SRINAGAR: Pro-tem Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul, today braced up the administration for first ever session of the current UT Legislature called on 4th of next month by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) here. The session is going to see election for Speaker of the Assembly besides the inaugural address by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, to the elected members on first day of commencement of the session.

The meeting besides Secretary, Legislative Assembly was attended by Director Estates, Jammu/Kashmir, Director, Hospitality & Protocol, SSP, Secretariat Security, General Manager, JKTDC and representatives from Information, IT and other concerned departments. During the meeting, the Pro-tem Speaker impressed upon the officers of Information Department to ensure arrangements for the media persons for coverage of the house proceedings besides hassle-free interaction with the Speaker and other elected representatives on the sidelines of the session.

The department was also directed to make arrangements for the coverage and communication of LG’s address in a smooth fashion by installing the public address system and sufficient number of microphones in the hall. Mubarak Gul emphasised upon the Estates Department to further enhance the pace of work for readying the Assembly complex at Jammu for the winter session and more. He also enjoined upon them to make provisions for media people in the lawns of assembly complex for media briefings. In addition, he asked for making proper accommodation for requisite employees for smooth functioning of the Assembly Secretariat round the year at Srinagar and Jammu.

Moreover, the Pro-tem Speaker took this occasion to instruct the Hospitality & Protocol Department to make necessary arrangements in the Secretariat lawns by installing waterproof canopies for media briefings and interactions of members with them in a conducive environment. He also asked for making appropriate preparations for the dining and refreshment of dignitaries in the Assembly canteen established in the ground floor.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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